WINTER 2012I sea&iI27x4OXYGENWhen it came to designing the interior of the 42m (138')Baglietto Oxygen, Fantini/Master Yacht Cons went for an avantgarde and truly eye-catching style that will instantly cheer anycharterer with its colour and character. Extensive use of whitefor cabinetry, ceilings and shutters is combined with generousflashes of red, blue and yellow furniture. Bold stripes make astatement on walls and soft furnishings, and dark woods off-set all the white to striking effect. Vast space adds to her appeal.Oxygen is available for winter charters and events in the Mediterranean. Prices from ?135,000 per week for up to 11 guests SAI RAMLight, colour and open spaces define the striking interior of the51.8m (169') Benetti Sai Ram. Her design hails from thedrawing boards of Claudio Lazzarini and Carl Pickeringin associationwith Giancarlo de Filippo, resulting in acontemporary interior that blends light and dark woods,bright, modern furniture and exotic oriental antiques from herowner's private collection. From her six staterooms to her vastdining and lounging areas, daylight and creative designepitomise every room.Sai Ram is available for winter charters and events in the Mediterranean. Prices from ?210,000 per week for up to 12 guests SELENEFans of Art Deco will be in seventh heaven when they step onboard the 56m (183') Perini Navi Selene, thanks to her moderninterpretation of this popular 1920s' style. Dark woods, the likesof ebony and wenge, combine with monochrome and earth-toned fabrics, stainless steel, leather parchment andwhite marble for a truly unique interior rich with pleasingcurvesand interesting textures. The design is the work of BernadiChichi, with the layout overseen by Ron Holland Design.Selene is available for winter and summer charters in the Mediterranean.Prices from ?195,000 per week for up to 12 guests

28Isea&iIWINTER 2012where in the[sea&ibrings you the latest luxury travel newsworld.]Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces is onceagain spreading its wings with theaddition of two new hotels. In North Africa,the group now manages the Taj PalaceMarrakech in Morocco, which offers 161guest rooms, including 26 suites, withpanoramic views of the Atlas Mountains,along with a spa, fitness centre and severalrestaurants and bars. US artist, designer and'Orientalist' Stuart Church has infused thedecor with a mix of Berber, Ottoman,Oriental and Indian accents to ensure thatthe inside of the hotel is as impressive as thecity that surrounds it. Under its Vivanta banner (hotels designedfor work-hard, play-hard travellers), the Tajgroup is also opening a property in Bekal inIndia, set on the beautiful meanderingbackwaters of Kerala. Inspired by the region's charmingKettuvallam houseboats, the Vivanta by TajBekal resort comprises 73 villas and rooms,32 of which come with pools. www.tajhotels.comTAJ ON A ROLL IN ASIA AND AFRICA